Day trip from Cary to Durham
Durham lies 25 km (15 mi) north-west of Cary, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 25 km (15 mi) apart, Durham is a realistic day trip from Cary: about 24 min each way by road.
| Cary | Durham | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 159,769 | 257,636 |
| Elevation | 152 m (499 ft) | 121 m (397 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 27511–27519 | 27701–27722 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Durham
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Staying in Durham
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Common questions
How far is Durham from Cary?
25 km (15 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Cary; by road roughly 30 km (19 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cary to Durham by road?
About 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cary and Durham?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.